UKRI Guarantee Doctoral Network Student (PARASOL)

Hours of work: Full time 37 per week

Department

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

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This project will be in the Applied Electromagnetics Laboratory which has an international reputation in Electromagnetic Compatibility.

Role

As part of the Europe Horizon Project, “PARASOL”, the associated PhD is funded until 30 September 2027, with the remainder self-funded. Funding may be extended by one year subject to confirmation by UKRI, this cannot be guaranteed.

Electromagnetic shielding is essential in nearly all electronic systems to prevent electromagnetic interference affecting the operation of sensors and wireless communications. This work aims to further the understanding of on-board shielding for power electronics and provide tools for simultaneous shielding design and waveform optimisation.

The successful candidates will conduct research in electromagnetic shielding and waveform optimisation, whilst working towards their PhD in Electronic Engineering. In addition to individual research projects, researchers will benefit from further continuing education, which includes: internships and secondments with other members of the consortium across Europe; writing progress reports and publications, conference presentations, public engagement and outreach activities; and a variety of training modules.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have:

• An undergraduate degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); minimum 2:1 or equivalent grade.
• A good understanding of electromagnetics, power electronics and writing software for data processing (e.g. MATLAB or Python).
• Experience with laboratory measurements at radio frequency, computer simulation, power electronics and electrical machines is desirable.
• For applicants whose first language is not English, you will need to meet the University’s requirements for Electronic Engineering PhD entry.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Simon Bale (simon.bale@york.ac.uk), or pet-hr@york.ac.uk

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